Jollof Rice

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Servings

6

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • 600g uncooked long-grain rice
  • 60mL vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp chicken stock powder
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 400g tin crushed tomatoes
  • 1L chicken stock
  • 500g frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots & corn)

Method


  • Preheat oven to 180°C
  • Rinse the uncooked rice in a strainer.
  • Place the olive oil, onion and garlic in an ovenproof Dutch oven or casserole dish and cook on the stovetop until the onions are transparent and fragrant.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the vegetables and stir well, cover and put the dish in the oven.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 mins, stirring at the 30 mins mark.
  • Add the vegetables for the last 15 mins of cooking.
  • When the cooking time is up, remove from the oven and let it rest for about 5 mins.
  • Fluff rice with a fork and serve warm.

  

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